Comments on: OPS Fantasy Leagues: 2012 First Basemen Review

By: Tom Jacks

Tom Jacks — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:27:55 +0000

@Chris, Every time I think of Hosmer I unintentionally give a depressed sigh. I’d probably consider taking Rizzo right around pick 100. I really hope Rizzo doesn’t flop because he might be one of the few first basemen with realistic upside next year. Yes, Hosmer still has upside too, but… sigh…

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:36:00 +0000

Wish I drafted LaRoche indeed. Damn you Hosmer!

No way I’m drafting Rizzo in the first 10 rds next year (which almost certainly means I won’t have him anywhere). He’s got the Hosmer/Alvarez 2nd year syndrome written all over him.

By: Tom Jacks

Tom Jacks — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:28:14 +0000

@Wake Up, Yeah his splits were troubling, but he’s young so there’s a chance he could improve. If he doesn’t make any progress, I agree that it could be a big problem and limit his upside.

By: Wake Up

Wake Up — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:59:01 +0000

Rizzo can’t hit lefties…just like Hosmer…could be a big problem…

By: Tom Jacks

Tom Jacks — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:51:25 +0000

@JT, Yeah you’re pretty set with those two. Fielder is an elite player and one of the safest bets to reach a .900+ OPS. Since you already have Votto, I could see trading him for an elite player to fill a hole elsewhere, but I wouldn’t trade him for anything much less than a top 10 or so guy.

By: JT

JT — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:56:15 +0000

Told a fellow league mate to ditch Encarnacion preseason in favor of Teixeira. Surprised to be so wrong. I have Votto and Fielder in a keeper. I know I should be happy about that but I’m antsy to move Fielder and I don’t know why. Somebody talk me down from the ledge.

By: Tom Jacks

Tom Jacks — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:32:29 +0000

@k_rocccc, Those are both good points. I think that he will maintain some improvement over his career averages, but if his swing was the main cause of his success, then that would be more repeatable than most other reasons. Also, I’ll admit that I don’t know how much playing at different positions affects health, but it’s possible that him playing at an easier position will keep him healthier than the 500 plate appearances I gave him.

By: k_rocccc

k_rocccc — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:33:27 +0000

I believe in Edwin. His swing isn’t as long as it once was, it’s much shorter and compact allowing him to get to balls he couldn’t before. He didn’t hit for an incredibly high average either, and has always had the power. Plus ever since not having to worry about playing defense at 3rd either he’s taken off. And like you said, his walk rate improved also. Could be a better story than Granderson.